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70 years ago the match of the century was played between England(3) and Hungary(6). The return fixture saw Hungary trash England 7-1, England’s largest defeat to this day. (alien.top)

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[–] Such_Technician_501@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Actually Ireland was the first team to beat England at home. September 1949. 2-0 at Goodison Park.

Doesn't quite fit the narrative that they could only be beaten by the exotic Mighty Magyars though.

[–] whitsitcalled@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Scotland first beat England in 1877 and were the first team to beat them at Wembley. Wales and Ireland (original Ireland football team for the entire island) both beat England multiple times in England before 1953 but Hungary were the first continental European team to beat England in England which is why it's so well known.

[–] ledknee@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Playing against Ireland in Liverpool is an away game for England

[–] Such_Technician_501@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

😂😂